My husband and I (43) are retiring soon and want to move to AK from CT, but our parents are in their 70s, also in CT. We have state jobs that will allow us to retire by 50 and collect a nice pension, so the cost of living will not be an issue. We do not have kids, so we do not have to make any decisions based on that. We have always wanted to leave this state once we retired, but I'm torn. I feel guilty leaving, but I also don't want to give up on my dreams to take care of my parents. I know that sounds selfish, but I have survived an aggressive form of cancer with a high likelihood of recurrence. I don't want to spend whatever remaining years I have stuck in CT.. We also both have siblings. Mine are in MA, and his are in CA and MN. Just wondering if anyone here has dealt with a similar situation of moving to AK while leaving aging parents in the lower 48.. Any advice would be great.
Edit to add: Yes we have been there before and are both avid skiers. Alaska is also income tax free so our pensions won’t get destroyed like they would here.